Dear Readers,
Merry Christmas Eve, Happy 8th Day of Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays to all of you. I saw I have not updated in a while, so I thought the best option would be for me to write a post and seeing as it is holiday season I thought that I would write about the best books to read during the holiday season or at least some of my favorites. So without further ado... here are my top five favorite holiday stories to read during the season.
5. Let it Snow by John Green. Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle.
This book is perfect to read during the holidays. It tells three different stories of being snowed in on Christmas eve and stuck together. Three different people with three different stories all coming together. There is not much to tell about this book except it definitely gets you in the holiday mood. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of movies like Love Actually or Valentines Day.
4. On Christmas Eve by Ann M Martin
This is a book by one of my favorite childhood authors. It tells the story of a young girl who is trying to celebrate the holidays season but is upset about her best friends father dying of cancer as well as wondering about the existence of Santa Clause. She does actually get to meet Santa and even ask him for a favor as well as make new discoveries about things she once thought she knew and even learns a lesson in the end of you can't always get what you want. This book is especially for those who are a fan of Ann Martin's writing style and just any kid looking for a short but sweet chapter book talking about the holiday season and lessons we can learn from it.
3. The Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffman with illustrations by Don Daily
There have been many printed editions of this ballet. My favorite though is the one with illustrations by Don Daily. While the story of a girl on Christmas getting a nutcracker and it coming to life in her dreams and taking her to a magical world, is a beautiful and creative store in itself, the illustration in this edition of the book are extraordinary. The painted pictures are gorgeous and make the characters of Clara and the sugar plum fairies look almost life like. These are all painted pictures and Don Daily does a brilliant jobs of creating paintings that help to bring the story to life. If you are a fan of the ballet or even just a fan of the story and gorgeous illustrations, I 100% recommend this edition of the book to you.
2. The Polar Express
This is not only one of my favorite Christmas books, but one of my favorite childhood stories ever.The movie is even probably one if not my favorite holiday movie. The story is of a young boy who is having trouble believing in Santa Claus. On Christmas eve he gets picked up by a train holding other kids all heading to the North Pole. It is said Santa will choose one child to be given whatever gift they ask for on that night. The boy is chosen and chooses something very unique and special representing the belief someone has for Santa and the season all together. I won't give away the ending but I really do recommend that this book become a classic to read in your home during the holidays. Especially if you are a fan of the movie or beautifully illustrated stories.
1. The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas is a cliche holiday book pick, but because it is so timeless and classic does not mean it is bad. The story is just what it says, about what happens on Christmas Eve. From children sleeping to milk and cookies to Santa on his sleigh, everything that happens on this magical night. It is a timeless classic that every Christmas loving person should read at least one Christmas Eve. What more can I say then :Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night,"
-Jessica
